Beyond Alcatraz

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Name: Legacy of a Shooting Star: Beyond Alcatraz
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Shahab Hashtroudi
ISBN: 978-1-83952-945-0

Beyond Alcatraz Memoirs Book: The Power of Hope

In a world where nostalgia for the past and fear of the future paralyze us, I find myself searching relentlessly...

Beyond Alcatraz: Shahab Hashtroudi’s Journey and the Culture of Iran

Shahab Hashtroudi’s memoir, “Beyond Alcatraz: Legacy of a Shooting Star”, begins with his vibrant life...

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